What Level I, II, and IV Mean at Carson City Correctional Facility

Carson City Correctional Facility houses three security levels: Level I, Level II, and Level IV. The facility's total capacity is 1,744 - a useful number to keep in mind when you're trying to make sense of housing assignments and unit names.

Quick orientation: Acting Warden Matt Mates runs the facility, located at 10274 Boyer Road, Carson City, MI 48811-9746. You'll need these details when confirming you have the right facility or filling out paperwork.

DRF-East holds eight Secure Level I housing units with 1,280 beds total. Each unit uses 8-bed open bays and houses 160 people. So when you hear "Level I on DRF-East," picture a large-unit, open-bay setup.

DRF-West mixes several levels and housing types. There's one unsecured Level I unit with 120 beds - currently closed. Beyond that, you'll find three Level II units (720 beds total) and two Level IV units (384 beds total). A 22-bed temporary segregation unit rounds out the West side. One key detail: all DRF-West units are double bunked except temporary segregation.

"8-bed open bays" on DRF-East Level I means exactly what it sounds like: people sleep in shared bay areas, not individual rooms. With 160 people per unit, daily life happens in a more communal environment.

"Double bunked" on DRF-West is straightforward: most units house two people per bunk or cell area. That means closer quarters and less personal space - before you even get into questions about programs, schedules, or privileges.

The 22-bed temporary segregation unit on DRF-West keeps people separate from general population for a period of time. If your loved one lands there, their housing situation will look very different from standard Level I/II/IV units.

Questions to Ask

• ✓ What side and unit is he assigned to right now (DRF-East vs. DRF-West, and the specific unit name/number)?
• ✓ What security level is the current unit (Level I, Level II, or Level IV)?
• ✓ Is his housing an open-bay setup or a double-bunked setup?
• ✓ If he’s on DRF-East, is it one of the Secure Level I units with 8-bed open bays?
• ✓ If he’s on DRF-West, is he in a Level II unit, a Level IV unit, or the temporary segregation unit?
• ✓ Is the unsecured Level I unit on DRF-West still closed, and does that affect where Level I prisoners are housed?
• ✓ What would cause a housing move between units or between East and West (and how will the family be notified if that happens)?
• ✓ Do housing assignments affect visiting procedures or application requirements at this facility?

Have questions? Contact the facility at mdoc-carsoncity-public@michigan.gov or 989-584-3941. If you're asking about a unit assignment or what "Level I/II/IV" means for your person's current housing, have the unit name and level ready - it'll speed things up.